Bargod Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bargod's September 2023 crime rate of 13.3 per 1,000 residents places it 66.3% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This marked deviation from the national trend is driven by an overwhelming concentration of violent crimes—accounting for 43.9% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences (47 cases) alone register at 5.9 per 1,000, 115% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (21 cases) sits at 2.6 per 1,000, 94% above the national benchmark. These figures starkly contrast with the UK's broader crime profile, where property crimes typically dominate. September's seasonal context—back-to-school transitions and university freshers' arrivals—likely contributes to heightened social tensions. The area's built-up character within Caerphilly, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, may amplify interactions that fuel anti-social behaviour. While shoplifting remains below UK levels (46% below), other theft and public order offences show significant upward trends. This data paints a complex picture of a community grappling with rising interpersonal crime amid the challenges of seasonal change.

September 2023 saw a 400% increase in 'Other crime' (1 to 5 cases), a 166.7% jump in 'Other theft' (3 to 8), and a 162.5% rise in anti-social behaviour (8 to 21). These spikes contrast with a 55.6% drop in vehicle crime (9 to 4) and a 50% reduction in public order offences (18 to 9). The dominance of violent crime—47 cases (43.9% of total)—far outpaces the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000 vs 5.9 per 1,000 in Bargod). Shoplifting remains 46% below the UK average (0.3 vs 0.6 per 1,000), suggesting retail areas may have implemented effective deterrents. For residents, the 400% surge in 'Other crime'—a category encompassing fraud, harassment, and unclassified offences—warrants particular attention, as it indicates a significant shift in the types of crime being reported. This spike may reflect increased awareness of reporting channels or evolving criminal activity patterns.

Bargod's September 2023 crime rate (13.3 per 1,000) marks a 24.5% increase from August's 10.7 per 1,000, reflecting a troubling upward trajectory. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day—a rate that, while localised, underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 8,034 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 75 residents, a figure that, when contextualised against the UK average, highlights Bargod's distinct challenges. This monthly exposure rate is particularly striking when compared to national benchmarks, where the average resident faces far fewer incidents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Bargod's crime burden is high: for every 1,000 residents, the area experiences 13.3 crimes, compared to the UK's 8.0. This disparity is most acute in violent crimes, where Bargod's rate is more than double the national average. Such figures may prompt local authorities to reassess policing strategies and community engagement initiatives, though can be established from this data alone.